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I get an update to install this update (https://d3lvr7yuk4uaui.cloudfront.net/inst/FirefoxUpgrade.xpi) is this a update from Firefox. It has a message that states " a critical software update is needed for your browser. I want to make sure this is safe

dtrain2035
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Firefox is preventing an update on my computer It says it is a Firefox update It says SYSTEM UPDATE REQUIRED-A critical software update in needed for your browser. I have never seen this kind of update from Firefox before I want to know it is a safe update

Firefox is preventing an update on my computer It says it is a Firefox update It says SYSTEM UPDATE REQUIRED-A critical software update in needed for your browser. I have never seen this kind of update from Firefox before I want to know it is a safe update

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Cervantes143
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Go into your add-ons and remove the Game Labs add on. Restart Firefox. No more red banner.

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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That is not a legitimate Firefox update!

fantasyjunkie
fantasyjunkie
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What if there is no Game Play Labs thing in your add-ons?